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Hardiness Zones: 6
to 9 |
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Habit: Evergreen |
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Growth Rate: -- |
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Site Requirements: Sun
to partial shade; range of soil conditions including wet |
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Height: 15
to 25 feet |
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Width: 8
to 12 feet |
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Texture: Medium |
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Form: Often
multi-trunked; open, loose habit |
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Flower/Fruit: Panicle
of creamy white flowers in early spring; fragrant; 0.5"
dark blue-purple fruit in fall on female plants |
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Foliage: Opposite,
simple, leathery dark olive green leaves; 2 to 5" long;
yellow-green winter color in sun; spineless |
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Comments: Fruit
attracts birds; very strong wood; native to southeastern US;
drought tolerant once established |
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Cultivars: -- |
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